EHL Course Catalogue 2011-2012 - Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne

conformity. They will evaluate the role played by organizations in society as well as social change and
collective movements, such as trade unions and professional bodies.
� Objective
On completion of the module students should be able to analyze a wide variety of societal and
structural factors using basic sociological concepts.
8416BM – Psychology
40 hours of contact – 4 US quarter credits – 6 ECTS credits
� Summary
Most people would readily admit that understanding why people react and behave the way they do is
often a source of perplexity. In this course students will approach the scientific study of human
thought and behaviour. They will learn to analyse how humans think and experience the world
around them. Rather than relying on a purely intuitive approach, students will improve their critical
thinking skills by using psychological theories to evaluate personal and professional situations. They
will develop the fundamental skill of reflecting on and learning from their everyday experiences, both
private and professional, in relation to other people. As future managers, students will learn to
evaluate the role that work has on their quality of life, as well as that of their employees.
� Objective
Upon successful completion of this course, students should have acquired the necessary
competences for analyzing human behaviour in a variety of contexts (personal, professional) using
the perspectives provided by the major theoretical perspectives in psychology.
8412BM - Interior design
40 hours of contact – 4 US quarter credits – 6 ECTS credits
� Summary
Managers in the world of hospitality are constantly exposed to perceptions of space and choice. This
course is an introduction to the subtle criteria behind these choices and helps the student to develop
a comprehensive awareness of style and the interplay of colour, space, materials and sensory
perception.
� Objective
Upon successful completion of this course the students should be able to brief an in-house team or
external stakeholders about a design concept in a hospitality industry context. They should be also
able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of perceptions and affective responses in
order to develop a harmonious interior design concept that is linked to the business plan.
8413AM – Ethics and responsibility
40 hours of contact – 4 US quarter credits – 6 ECTS credits